Grannies, knitting and magical sheep combine in this heart-warming adventure for ages 7 and up.Will's beloved granny made cakes and knitted itchy jumpers - that's what he thought. But when she passes away and dodgy Jasper Fitchet moves in to their village, dark magic begins to unravel in Knitford. Can Peter and his gran's old craft group tie Fitchet in knots? With the help of her old motorbike and a flock of magical sheep, they might just do it ... so long as they don't drop a stit...

Real reader reactions to Jess Vallance'I read this in two sittings but could have read it in one if it wasn't so late!' *****'A book you can't put down, amazing read' *****'Great for fans of Ruth Ware' *****'I genuinely had no idea what was going to happen at the end until I reached the last page.' *****____________We all want to live like a local. Stay in a 'home away from home'. But if it's someone else's house, then...

This audiobook explains philosophy to kids in an easy-to-understand way.It is the perfect introduction to the great thinkers who, from ancient times to the modern day, have tried to make sense of the world by asking questions such as: "Who am I?", "Is the world real?", "Is it ever right to tell a lie?". Meet Socrates and Confucius, Kant and Sartre, and many others who have studied and pondered on the complexities of everyday life.Looking at the major philosophical theories,...

Bloomsbury presents The Light in Everything by Katya Balen, read by Louis Hill and Danielle Nott._______________'Original, compulsive, uplifting: this is another triumph for Balen' – Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week'Balen's best book yet: ambitious, funny, spirited, moving, heartfelt and bold all at once. She's a force to be reckoned with' – Ross Montgomery_______________From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carn...

Bloomsbury presents The Space We're In by Katya Balen, read by Huw Parmenter._______________'A brave and beautiful book with a big heart. I loved it' – Jenny Downham'A tear-jerker about family that shows us things that are important and true, and promotes compassion' – Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week_______________FROM THE WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022We are her world and her universe and her space and her sta...

'Carpenter emerges as an addictive new talent' Helen FieldsCan you ever really know your neighbours?When human remains are found in a ground floor flat, the residents of Nelson Heights are shocked to learn that there was a dead body in their building for over three years.Sarah lives at the flat above and after the remains are found, she feels threatened by a stranger hanging around the building.Laura has lived in the building for as...

'Fast, twisty and totally unexpected. A riveting read' Shari LapenaNothing is as it seems in this highly original and unputdownable thriller. Fans of The Wife Between Us and Need to Know will devour Framed by S. L. McInnis. But you won't see the twists coming...It was all fine until she turned up...Music teacher Beth and film producer Jay seem to have the perfect life together in ...

Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen.The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children’s fiction.After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved.She exists in a world of angry silence – furious...

A twisty, gripping story of lies, obsession and revenge that will have you wondering who to believe until the last page.It wasn't just that I didn't like her. I didn't trust her.Charlotte is a people pleaser - she can't help but go the extra mile. So when she stumbles upon an unconscious man one night, it's only natural that she wants to help.Brought into the arms of the victim's loving family, she sees at once how much they need her. But w...

Brought to you by Penguin.**Alice Teale is missing. In a town full of secrets, hers was the biggest.The gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of The Chosen Ones.**As usual, seventeen-year-old Alice Teale walked out of school at the end of a bright spring day.She's not been seen since.Alice was popular and well-liked, and her boyfriend, friends and family are desperate to find her. But when the police start asking...

Bloomsbury presents The Worlds We Leave Behind by A.F. Harrold, read by Kit Griffiths.An extraordinary story about friendship and betrayal. Of revenge and retribution but also redemption. Perfect for 11+ readers who enjoy Stranger Things.Hex never meant for the girl to follow him and his friend Tommo into the woods. He never meant for her to fall off the rope swing and break her arm. When the finger of blame is pointed at him, Hex runs deep into the woods and his fierce sen...

The teachers thought they knew her. They were wrong...A page-turning and deeply compulsive psychological thriller about a school secretary and how dangerous it can be to make enemies at the school gates. For fans of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and The Rumour by Lesley Kara.When single mum Ruth has a brief fling with Rob, she's mortified to discover that he lied to her. He lied to her, because he's married. Worse stil...